Fred Newnham

Tuesday

Oct 30, 2007 at 4:05 AM

CANTON -- Fred L. "Freddie" Newnham, 64, of Canton, passed away at his home on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007.It was his wishes to be cremated. Memorial services will be Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. at Reed Funeral Home, Canton Chapel, with Paul Ginther eulogizing.There will be no calling hours.Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign in the Reed On-line guestbook at www.reedfuneralhome.com.Fred was born May 12, 1943, in Killbuck Township, to the late Burville and Phyllis Newnham and was a 1961 graduate of Hiland High School. He played the clarinet, was an accomplished singer and received a high award from the state competition.On May 31, 1961, Freddie enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and later obtained honorable discharge. He was employed with GMC and retired from Chupek Refuse Removal, due to an injury on March 11, 1987.He is survived by children, Lynn (Joe) Carlisle, Bill and Carl Newnham, Shannon Albrant, Jason Becker and Jenny Becker; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Ronnie (Vickii) Newnham, with whom he had made his home with for the last 10 years, Bill, Kenny, Wayne and Bob; sisters, Judee, Jane, Karen and Nancy; his special nieces, Marcie, Hilda, Cindy and a nephew, Will. Special relatives, Ben Chandler, Keith Deja, Lawrence, best friend, Kenny Smith, David Fitzgerald, Paul Ginther, Leo and Tonya Carlisle and school classmates, Gerald Miller and Russ Neiswander.Freddie had a very gentle heart and anyone that knew him knew the love he had for the westerns and he was one of Gene Autry's greatest fans. He could tell you every western ever made.He is going to be missed immensely and had always made you laugh even on your worst day.

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